ContactMusic — British singer ADELE is at the top of the U.K. albums chart after scoring the year's (11) highest records sales so far with 21ST CENTURY BREAKDOWN.The hitmaker sold 208,000 copies of the album in its first week of release. She also recorded the bigge... more info

ContactMusic — P. Diddy likes to hang out with Russell Brand and watch the news.The 'Coming Home' star said he doesn't understand why people view his friendship with the British comedy actor and rock musician Matt Helders - from the Northern English group Arctic Mo... more info

Guardian Music — Private member's bill would outlaw profits of more than 10% from ticket resalesA new bid to clamp down on "parasitical" ticket touts which has been launched in parliament could see Britain copying Queensland in Australia by banning people from sellin... more info

Altsounds — After a decade of compilations by the likes of Groove Armada, Belle & Sebastian, Cinematic Orchestra, Air and Arctic Monkeys, 2011 looks to be another remarkably successful year for Late Night Tales as vintage rock band Midlake add their edition ... more info

Addict Music — Midlake are set to join the likes of Belle & Sebastian and Arctic Monkeys, by compiling the next instalment in the Late Night Tales series. Midlake Releasing Late Night Tales Compilation is an article from: Addict Music more info

NME - The Daily Download — Zane Lowe-approved. Mona support tour achieved. Luke 'Foals' Smith and Barney 'Arctic Monkeys' Barnicott on production. Yep, Flashguns come with all the requisite parts needed for an illustrious career as the next big indie thing. Crucially, though, ... more info

ContactMusic — British rockers FOALS look set to dominate the 2011 Shockwaves NME Awards after landing five nominations.The group has been tipped in the Best British Band category, against Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Kasabian and last year's (10) winners Muse. Foa... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Foals and Biffy Clyro are among the acts nominated for this year's Shockwaves NME Awards.Despite still not having played live or released their debut album Beady Eye are up for best new band.The winners will be ... more info

Gigwise — Lady Gaga, Foals, Arctic Monkeys all get nods... more info

NME — Nominations for awards announced as next phase of voting opens more info